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DE62 UEV

2012 Ford Focus

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,856 mi
Last recorded135,856 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 UEV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 135,856 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 135,827 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 134,334 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 125,166 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 115,919 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 109,748 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 109,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction historical fault code cleared. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 102,389 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 102,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.34mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2019 96,858 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 92,430 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2017 84,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2017 84,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2016 72,932 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 61,304 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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DE62 UEV is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 66,103 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE62 UEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE62 UEV registered?

DE62 UEV is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is DE62 UEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 UEV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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